Minor Prophets Here are four powerful life lessons from 1 Peter and 2 Peter as you study the Bible. ii. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. -------------------- Peter clearly thought that Jesus was and is. i. “That is to say, he has failed to respond to all the enlargement of life and vision which came to him when he received the cleansing of his nature at the very beginning of his Christian life.” (Morgan). Stoner says that if you consider 48 of the prophecies, the odds become one in 10 to the 157th power. For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. For if you do these things you will never stumble: In pursuing these things we keep from stumbling. Through these promises, we are partakers of the divine nature. They represented the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). His standing as a bondservant was more important to him than his status as an apostle. 1. iii. i. There are at least 332 distinct Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled perfectly. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study … 1. Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, : This shows how we can be sure that God called us, and that we are His elect. i. But the “, ” Peter wrote of are matters of the heart, and should be evident in anyone, For if you do these things you will never stumble. We did not follow cunningly devised fables, : Peter solemnly declared that the testimony of the apostles –, ii. After my decease: Peter seemed aware of the significance of the passing of the apostles and the need to preserve the authoritative teaching of the apostles and prophets. 1 Peter was written to encourage Christians under the threat of violent persecution; 2 Peter was written to warn those same believers of the danger of false teachers and harmful influences. ii. 3. The differences in vocabulary between the two letters can be explained by the differences in theme. iii. “He tells us too, that faith is ‘precious;’ and is it not precious? In the gift of prophecy, God never speaks to only one person, and always provides confirmation. iv. For these reasons, God’s promises are both exceedingly great (in the sense of being large and imposing), and they are precious, in the sense of being valuable. No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, : Even in Peter’s day enemies of Jesus twisted Old Testament prophecies, giving them personal and bizarre meanings attempting to exclude Jesus from their fulfillment. There are at least 332 distinct Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled perfectly. Since Peter was martyred during the reign of Nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.d. 68; so it is very likely that he wrote 2 Peter between 65 and 68. But the “these things” Peter wrote of are matters of the heart, and should be evident in anyone born again. The fulfillment of the prophetic word confirmed is a certain, reliable testimony of the truth of the Scriptures. 2 Peter Chapter 1. Jesus was not merely another or even a better lawgiver or prophet. i. Some have said that Peter didn’t write this letter because the subject and style is somewhat different than 1 Peter. The real miracle was that Jesus, most of the time, could keep from displaying His glory. The words barren and unfruitful characterize the lives of many Christians, who lack these qualities because they lack in their knowledge of God, that is, knowing Him relationally in an increasingly fuller and deeper sense. ii. The effect was extremely striking; Jesus became so bright in appearance that it was hard to look at Jesus. Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “It was of considerable consequence to the comfort of the Gentiles that these promises were made to them, and that salvation was not exclusively of the Jews.” (Clarke). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. This is a remarkably generous and loving of God. Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure: This shows how we can be sure that God called us, and that we are His elect. This, the written teaching of the apostles and their associates, is the foundation of the church (Ephesians 2:20) preserved by God for all generations. -------------------- (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The words from heaven also clearly put Jesus above the Law and the Prophets. Of the word self-control, the Greek scholar Kenneth Wuest says the Greeks used this word self-control to describe someone who was not ruled by the desire for sex. . For these reasons, God’s promises are both exceedingly great (in the sense of being large and imposing), and they are precious, in the sense of being valuable. An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. c. Entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Peter here reminded his readers of the great reward of a calling and election made sure. His disciples needed this word of assurance to keep their confidence in Jesus and needed to hear that Jesus was still well pleasing to the Father, even though He said He would be crucified. Meyer also wrote that the idea of an “abundant entrance” was really a. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. (2Pe 1:13-14) The urgency in Peter’s heart. (2Pe 1:16-18) The evidence of the transfiguration. Wisdom Literature As Peter wrote this, we sense the words were still ringing in his ears because at the transfiguration he made the mistake of making Jesus equal with Moses and Elijah, who appeared along with Him. A tent is a temporary place to live. “Will your entrance into heaven be like that? In contrast, Peter believed t… iii. : In pursuing these things we keep from stumbling. There were many occasions, but one probably stuck out in his mind: the transfiguration of Jesus, recorded in Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:1-9, and Luke 9:28-36. Prophets Add to your faith virtue: We begin our life with God with faith, but faith progresses into virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love – love being the capstone of all God’s work in us. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Pentateuch b. ii. This nearsightedness is destructive of a true Christian experience, and therefore makes advance impossible.” (Morgan), ii. 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,. We know this because Peter quoted here what God the Father said to Jesus at the Transfiguration: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”. They would enter heaven gloriously, not as through fire (1 Corinthians 3:15). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. F.B. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12-14 Exploring the Passage Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. 1 Peter (1:7, 13, 4:13) but as coming in 2 Peter (1:16, 3:4, 3:12). Instead we should let God be true but every man a liar (Romans 3:4). It is possible for an unsaved person to do many moral and religious duties. A tent is a temporary place to live. We are supposed to give all diligence to our walk with the Lord. Major Prophets Church history tells us that Peter did die a martyr, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed him (John 21:18-19). c. Established in the present truth: Established is the same word translated strengthen in Luke 22:32, when Jesus told Peter “when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Here, Peter fulfilled that command of Jesus. Wisdom Literature Prophets a. Perhaps, since he wrote this letter later in life, he didn’t want to forget where he came from and that sometimes he was still more like the old Simon than the new Peter. c. To those who have obtained like precious faith: Peter wrote to those who had the same salvation he had experienced, which he called “a like precious faith.” This faith was obtained, and not by the efforts of man but by the righteousness of our God. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. It is as if the writers of Scripture “raised their sails” in cooperation with God and the Holy Spirit carried them along in the direction He wished. : Peter seemed aware of the significance of the passing of the apostles and the need to preserve the authoritative teaching of the apostles and prophets. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. i. Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease. Optional: Complete our How to Study a Book of The Bible lessons with 1 Peter. Yet the experience itself did not transform their lives. As we know God we gain these essentials foundations for salvation and living. Johannine Writings e. Who called us by glory and virtue: It is Jesus’ glory and virtue that motivated Him to call us, and it is His glory and virtue that draw us to Him. It is by doing, i. Divine power! It is possible for an unsaved person to do many moral and religious duties. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; a. Peter knows that believers around the world will … What stupendous issues are grasped in that term, divine power! b. I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know: Even though his readers did know the truth, in light of what was at stake – their eternal destiny – it was worth it to go over these ideas again and again. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. i. Fables translates the ancient Greek word mythos. i. Add to your faith: Literally in the ancient Greek, “Lead up hand in hand; alluding, as most think, to the chorus in the Grecian dance, who danced with joined hands.” (Clarke). It shows how deeply God loves us and wants to share His life – indeed, even the divine nature – with His people. Perhaps it was because the flames of persecution were getting hotter around him. Shortly I must put off my tent: Peter considered his body no more than a tent. This means that the promises of God are based upon His glory and virtue, and therefore perfectly reliable because God can never compromise His glory and virtue. was the special name given to him by Jesus, to call this man to “rock-like” thinking and behavior. A Secured Faith that Keeps the Saints from Stumbling (2 Peter 1:8-11) 5. Peters Readiness to Remind (2 Peter 1:12-21) 6. Major Prophets You can also change some of your preferences. You can check these in your browser security settings. d. Our God and Savior Jesus Christ: The grammar of the ancient Greek demonstrates that Peter said that Jesus Christ is our God and Savior. – love being the capstone of all God’s work in us. For this reason: Peter just wrote about the promise of entrance into the everlasting kingdom of God (2 Peter 1:11). Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: a. Simon Peter: The Apostle here called himself Simon Peter. Simply said, if we are called, if we are elect, then we are born again – and if we are born again, it shows in the way that we live. “Many things are great which are not precious, such as great rocks, which are of little value; on the other hand, many things are precious which are not great-such as diamonds and other jewels, which cannot be very great if they be very precious. Continual growth and progress in the Christian life is the sure way to keep from stumbling. You save your real resources for a more permanent place to live. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Moses and Elijah also are connected with prophecy, having a strong connection to the witnesses of Revelation 11:3-13. d. And we heard this voice which came from heaven: It was awesome for Peter and the disciples to see the transfigured, glorified Jesus. The Gospels An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. Divine power! -------------------- How did Peter know that shortly I must put off my tent? Only being born again by the Spirit of God did that, giving them boldness beyond measure. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. ii. h. Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust: God is above and beyond the corruption of this world. Abound: Some may feel good that these qualities are seen in us from time to time. b. Verse 1 Petertells his ‘dear friends’ that this is his second letter. (Confirming One’s Calling and Election. Like precious faith probably speaks to the fact that the Jews and Gentiles enjoyed the same faith, and therefore the same benefits in Jesus. a. ii. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that, – those two most precious of gifts – are ours, in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. i. The team introduces the second letter of Peter to the saints in Asia Minor. Continual growth and progress in the Christian life is the sure way to keep from stumbling. ; its meaning is evident and can be confirmed by others. Because coming to that kingdom is so important, it is helpful and necessary for Peter to remind you always of the basics of the Christian life. b. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. General Epistles Second, dating. The Gospels He would establish and strengthen us by reminding us of the basics of the Christian life. Luke-Acts b. We will try knowing ourselves instead of the knowledge of Him. Verse 3:1 declares this to be a second letter but there is no conscio us attempt to imitate 1 Peter. He could rescue us from hell without even inviting us to be partakers of the divine nature. c. Established in the present truth: Established is the same word translated strengthen in Luke 22:32, when Jesus told Peter “when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Here, Peter fulfilled that command of Jesus. 1:8). 2 Peter was written toward the end of Peter's life (cf. One may say that this shining glory was not a new miracle, but a pause in an ongoing miracle. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation: Even in Peter’s day enemies of Jesus twisted Old Testament prophecies, giving them personal and bizarre meanings attempting to exclude Jesus from their fulfillment. iii. “The expression God and our Saviour is in a construction in the Greek text which demands that we translate, our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the expression thus showing that Jesus Christ is the Christian’s God.” (Wuest), ii. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. the truth, in light of what was at stake – their eternal destiny – it was worth it to go over these ideas again and again. We can reliably reconstruct historical events from the testimony of eyewitnesses, who must be checked for truthfulness. “That is to say, he has failed to respond to all the enlargement of life and vision which came to him when he received the cleansing of his nature at the very beginning of his Christian life.” (Morgan). Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! b. Eyewitnesses of His majesty: When did Peter eyewitness the majesty of Jesus? that motivated Him to call us, and it is His, By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, of God that calls us. The fulfillment of. Jesus showed Peter that he would die a martyr, and he believed it – even if he might have wished it were only symbolic. i. We remember that Simon was his given name at birth; Peter was the special name given to him by Jesus, to call this man to “rock-like” thinking and behavior. Of the word self-control, the Greek scholar Kenneth Wuest says the Greeks used this word self-control to describe someone who was not ruled by the desire for sex. They represented the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). See 2 Peter 1:10b-11 (printed below) His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness by the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3) Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to authenticate your calling and election; for by doing these things you will never be lost. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Jesus was and is the. Peter wrote the letter probably somewhere between 67 and 68 A.D. The real miracle was that Jesus, most of the time, could keep from displaying His glory. We should rejoice every time Jesus Christ and His gospel and plan for our lives is preached. Meyer also wrote that the idea of an “abundant entrance” was really a choral entrance. Poetical Books b. : Peter considered his body no more than a, is a temporary place to live. And writers of the Christian life collect personal data like your IP address allow. His status as an apostle keep from stumbling 7, and of Jesus were be... 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